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The Hindu
10-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Fast-track courts in Delhi fail to fulfil promise of providing speedy justice
The Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), meant to speed up trials in rape and child sexual abuse cases, are underperforming in Delhi, according to data recently presented in the Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The national capital figures in a list of States and Union Territories with delayed trials in FTSCs. In a bid to curb crimes against women and children, the Central government had enacted the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, introducing stricter provisions. By March that year, 1,66,882 rape and POCSO cases were pending in courts across the country. Concerned by the backlog, in July 2019, the Supreme Court directed that any district with more than 100 pending POCSO cases must have an exclusive special court to handle them. Acting on this direction, the Central government, in August 2019, launched FTSCs exclusively for cases related to rape and child sexual abuse. Under the scheme, each FTSC is tasked with disposing of at least 165 cases annually. As of June 30 this year, 725 FTSCs, including 392 exclusive POCSO courts, are functional in 30 States and Union Territories. Delhi currently has 16 FTSCs, including 11 exclusively for POCSO matters. Since its inception, 6,278 cases have been institutedin these courts, but only 2,718 have been disposedof as of June 30. Toll on survivors Unnecessary delay in the legal process involving rape cases only serves to prolong the victim's suffering, according to jurists. 'The trauma experienced by survivors of sexual assault is profound and enduring, and each moment spent waiting for justice exacerbates their pain,' Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court had observed in a March 2024 ruling related to a rape case. 'This delay in the administration of justice not only interferes with their healing process but also prolongs their journey towards closure and recovery from such a traumatic experience,' Justice Sharma noted. 'Needless delays' Advocate Shilpi Jain, who secured a conviction in just 11 days in a high-profile German tourist rape case in Alwar, Rajasthan, in 2006, says the delays are 'avoidable'. 'Fast-track special courts are not fast at all. These cases rarely have many witnesses. They could conclude in two months if there's seriousness,' Ms. Jain stated. 'As far as rape cases are concerned, there is rarely any eyewitness. Cross-examination is never lengthy. So it should conclude in two months,' she said. 'The spirit behind setting up FTSCs was that these courts must finish the cases much before regular courts. But, they end up becoming the same,' she commented, attributing delays to a lack of seriousness, which has to come from the State. 'Political gimmick' Meanwhile, senior advocate Rebecca John questioned the very premise of FTSCs, calling them a 'political gimmick'. 'I have been a long-term opponent of FTSCs. How many cases can you fast-track? The docket is overflowing with cases. When you fast-track one case, it is at the cost of another case,' the senior advocate told The Hindu. 'It is nothing but a political gimmick which is employed from time to time to satisfy public outrage, but nothing comes out of it. There is no substitute for more infrastructure. You can't pull out the same judges from the same pool and give them a few cases, and say fast track it,' Ms. John underscored.
Business Upturn
08-08-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
NetworkNewsAudio Announces Audio Press Release (APR) on Promising First-Line Therapy for Rare Skin Cancer
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – NetworkNewsAudio announces the Audio Press Release (APR) titled 'Late-Stage Pipeline Wins Boost Investor Confidence in High-Growth Therapeutic Areas,' featuring Soligenix Inc. (NASDAQ: SNGX). To hear the NetworkNewsAudio version, visit To read the original editorial, visit Soligenix Inc. is advancing HyBryte, its late-stage therapy for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a rare and chronic cancer that primarily affects older adults. HyBryte has shown strong promise as a first-line treatment option for early-stage CTCL, a market estimated at nearly $1 billion globally, with 70% of that opportunity in the U.S. The therapy has already received orphan drug designations in both the U.S. and Europe, as well as FDA Fast Track status. Unlike traditional treatments that can take a year or more to show efficacy, HyBryte demonstrated statistically significant results in just six weeks in its initial phase 3 trial. A second confirmatory phase 3 study, FLASH2, is now underway in the U.S. and Europe and is designed to provide further validation of HyBryte's safety and effectiveness, with top-line results expected in 2026. HyBryte's safety profile stands out in a treatment space where many existing options carry significant side effects, including DNA damage and long-term carcinogenic risks. The therapy's use of synthetic hypericin activated by non-carcinogenic visible light — rather than ultraviolet light — offers a safer alternative, especially for older patients. With minimal systemic absorption and strong responses across both patch and plaque lesions, HyBryte has the potential to redefine the standard of care for CTCL. Soligenix's advancements in this rare disease area highlight the growing urgency and opportunity in addressing complex conditions that disproportionately affect aging populations. About Soligenix Inc. Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products to treat rare diseases where there is an unmet medical need. Its Specialized BioTherapeutics business segment is developing and moving toward potential commercialization of HyBryte(TM) ('SGX301' or synthetic hypericin) as a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing safe visible light for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ('CTCL'). With successful completion of the second Phase 3 study, regulatory approvals will be sought to support potential commercialization worldwide. Development programs in this business segment also include expansion of synthetic hypericin ('SGX302') into psoriasis, the company's first-in-class innate defense regulator ('IDR') technology, dusquetide ('SGX942') for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including oral mucositis in head and neck cancer, and ('SGX945') in Behçet's disease. The company's Public Health Solutions business segment includes development programs for RiVax(R), its ricin toxin vaccine candidate, as well as its vaccine programs targeting filoviruses (such as Marburg and Ebola) and CiVax(TM), the company's vaccine candidate for the prevention of COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2). The development of Soligenix's vaccine programs incorporates the use of its proprietary heat stabilization platform technology, known as ThermoVax(R). To date, this business segment has been supported with government grants and contract funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ('NIAID'), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency ('DTRA') and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority ('BARDA'). For further information, visit the company's website at Soligenix Inc. About NetworkNewsAudio NetworkNewsAudio, a service of NetworkNewsWire (NNW), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company powered by IBN ('InvestorBrandNetwork'), allows you to sit back and listen to market updates, interviews and company press releases. NetworkNewsAudio keeps you informed on publicly traded companies we're watching. The audio clips provide snapshots of position, opportunity and momentum. NetworkNewsAudio is a Brand Awareness Distribution Solution from NetworkNewsWire. For more information, visit: NetworkNewsWire (NNW) is a comprehensive provider of news aggregation and syndication, enhanced press release services and a full array of social communication solutions. As a multifaceted financial news and distribution company with an extensive team of journalists and writers, NNW has the unparalleled ability to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. With an ever-growing distribution network of more than 5,000 key syndication outlets across the nation, NNW cuts through the overload of information in today's markets bringing its clients unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness. NetworkNewsWire is where news, content and information converge. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the NetworkNewsWire website applicable to all content provided by NNW, wherever published or re-published: Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Corporate Communications IBNAustin, Texas 512.354.7000 Office [email protected]
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher lookalike offers VIP engineering support in British Gas 'Sally Can't Wait' campaign
Oasis superstar Noel Gallagher, currently on a sold-out comeback tour with brother Liam, composed some of the band's early hits, including Live Forever, in a British Gas storeroom His career may have taken off at supersonic speed - but before that Noel Gallagher worked as a subcontractor for British Gas. The Oasis superstar, currently on a sold-out comeback tour with brother Liam, even composed some of the band's early hits, including Live Forever, in a company storeroom. With fans old and new singing along to Don't Look Back in Anger, the energy giant has delivered a playful tribute to its famous former employee - and to one of the song's most iconic lyrics. Anyone named Sally won't have to wait as the company is offering same day VIP engineer support throughout Oasis' tour dates as part of a campaign inspired by the line 'So, Sally can wait.' They'll also be in with a chance to win tickets to the Oasis gig at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh, where a Noel Gallagher lookalike has been spotted unveiling a special 'Sally Can't Wait Fast Track Gate'. A spokesperson for British Gas said: 'Whether it's a broken boiler or getting to the gig on time, we're here when it matters most. 'This is a fun way to spotlight the fast, reliable service we offer - including same-day support for urgent issues - while giving a little love to the Sallys of the UK. 'And with Noel having once worked as a subcontractor himself, it felt only right to get him - or at least his British Gas engineer lookalike – involved.' If you're not named Sally, you can still get same day service from British Gas for a boiler breakdown if you call before 11am.
Business Wire
17-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Veritone's AI-Powered Tools Assessed 'Awardable' for Department of Defense Work in the P1 Solutions Marketplace
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, today announced that it has achieved 'Awardable' status through the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace. Veritone's solutions are designed to empower public sector agencies with advanced AI-powered tools to process and analyze unstructured data, streamline workflows, and deliver actionable insights efficiently and accurately. Veritone's technology is widely utilized across diverse sectors, including public safety, government and enterprise organizations, to improve decision-making and operational effectiveness. The 'Awardable' designation means that Veritone solutions are now readily accessible to Department of Defense (DoD) customers through the P1 Solutions Marketplace. The P1 Solutions Marketplace is the DoD's ground-breaking, digital enabling environment for DoD innovation. It's a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable solutions and pitch videos, which address the government's greatest requirements in hardware, software and service solutions. Having already achieved this status on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace earlier this year, government buyers will now have even greater access to Veritone's suite of solutions. This will also help to facilitate faster contract awards and reduce procurement time, with the end goal of delivering innovation to the warfighter for a decisive advantage through software. 'Achieving awardable status on the P1 Solutions Marketplace is a testament to Veritone's commitment to equipping government customers with cutting-edge AI solutions that address today's most pressing challenges,' said Ryan Steelberg, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Veritone. 'Our suite of technologies, including Track, Redact, Investigate, and aiWARE™ – all part of our iDEMS suite – represents a comprehensive approach to solving critical data management and analysis needs, enabling agencies to work smarter, faster, and more securely. This also allows government customers to more conveniently leverage our technology for a myriad of use cases.' Veritone's product videos, accessible only by government customers on the P1 Solutions Marketplace, showcase the power and range of use cases for its advanced AI tools. The videos demonstrate how Veritone's solutions, including Veritone Track, Veritone Redact, Veritone Investigate, and Veritone aiWARE, transform large volumes of unstructured data, such as video and audio, into actionable intelligence for faster decision-making and improved outcomes. Veritone was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the P1 Solutions Marketplace, whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential to impact DoD missions positively. This award comes on the heels of Veritone's announcement that it was awarded a sole-source contract from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations to enhance and accelerate data analysis and workflows, investigative activity across several mission areas, and situational awareness. Government customers interested in viewing the video solutions can create a P1 Solutions Marketplace account at About Veritone: Veritone (NASDAQ: VERI) is a leader in building human-centered AI solutions that transform the way organizations operate. Its AI-powered operating system, aiWARE™, enables customers in diverse industries—including media and entertainment, legal and compliance, and the public sector—to make real-time decisions, streamline workflows, and unlock unprecedented insights from their data. To learn more, visit About the P1 Solutions Marketplace: The P1 Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable pitch videos that address the Department of Defense's (DoD) most significant challenges in hardware, software, and service solutions. All awardable solutions have been assessed through complex scoring rubrics and competitive procedures and are available to Government customers with a Marketplace account. Government customers can create an account at Safe Harbor Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as 'may,' 'will,' 'expect,' 'believe,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'could,' 'estimate' or 'continue' or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments and risks with respect to various matters which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of Veritone. Certain of such judgments and risks are discussed in Veritone's SEC filings. Although Veritone believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by Veritone or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. Veritone undertakes no obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Colin Jackson's hidden problem, 'horrendous body' issue and new life now at 58
Colin Jackson's hidden problem, 'horrendous body' issue and new life now at 58 Colin Jackson had an illustrious sporting career, but behind the scenes he was struggling with bulimia and body dysmorphia, as well as panic attacks in his last years of competition After retiring, Colin Jackson has gone on to mentor other athletes and become a sports commentator and presenter (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved ) Olympian Colin Jackson has candidly shared his personal battles with mental health, body dysmorphia and bulimia. Jackson, a Cardiff resident aged 58, boasts an impressive track record in the athletics world, clinching medals on Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European stages, while setting world records, including one that remained unbeaten for over a decade. Yet behind the triumphs, he disclosed his rigorous food restriction during competition and his struggles with bulimia—a condition that involves binge-eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain. Additionally, as Colin neared his retirement at age 36 in 2003, he faced severe panic attacks, which he described as having sensations comparable to "a heart attack" and leading him to "burst into sweat". Through time, support, and mastering coping "tools" such as breathing exercises, Colin has navigated past many of these hurdles and now seeks to "give back" by promoting greater dialogues about mental health, particularly among men. In collaboration with SPAR for its latest summer initiative, SPARk A Conversation, Colin is on the cusp of launching his personal app named Track, Field and Life this month. Article continues below The app, which will share sports results, insightful advice, and narratives from fellow athletes, aims to establish a "safe place" for open communication and mutual "celebration", according to Colin. "For me, as an athlete, I was fortunate that people gave me time and they helped get the best from me, so now it's my time to do exactly the same thing," Colin shared with PA Real Life. "If it culminates in something that's good, and it makes men talk, it makes people across the board look after themselves in a healthy manner, and I was part of that journey, I can have a sense of pride. "I can happily go to my grave, knowing that, do you know what? You were successful there, and you did make a difference." Jackson in action back in 2003 (Image: Rui Vieira/PA ) Colin "always loved" sport growing up but never envisioned himself pursuing a career as a professional athlete. He excelled at many sports at school, before later focusing on athletics – and he said he enjoyed the "play element" of sport most of all. "It was something I did as a kid and I had fun doing it, so that's where my real sporting background began," he explained. Colin said he knew he had an "innate ability" and, by nurturing this, his skills improved rapidly. Along with the challenge of sport itself, he enjoyed setting "personal goals" every year and was determined to achieve them. He won his first major medal, a silver, aged 19, in the 110m hurdles at the 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games, and he won a silver medal at his first Olympic Games in Seoul in 1988, followed by European and Commonwealth gold medals in 1990. He later set a world record of 12.91 seconds in the 110-metre hurdles in 1993, which stood for 13 years. Discussing his sporting career highs, Colin revealed: "I've never really had one. "It sounds bizarre – you make history in your sport, fantastic, no doubt about it, that's brilliant – but every single year of my athletic career, we were always goal orientated. "You had to achieve something in that year and, as long as you achieved what you set out to achieve, then that box was ticked." Colin is hoping to encourage more open conversations (@Wearedusk/PA Real Life) Colin remarked on how people are continually seeking the next triumph, the forthcoming landmark, without "appreciating what (they're) achieving at this moment in time". During his competitive days, he admitted to often comparing himself to fellow athletes and contended with body dysmorphia, thinking he appeared "horrendous". He shared that competitors were commonly underweight and he was "blinded by the norm", leading him to eat less and ultimately developing bulimia. On reflecting upon older photographs, he can now see he was in "really good shape" and aims to encourage more discussions about these issues to assist others. "When that's your norm around you, then you get blinded by the norm," he commented. "It's just like having a beautiful view every single day of your life, you don't see the beauty. "It's exactly the same in professional sport, in that sense, you're sheltered. "I describe it as living in fantasy land... you have no real understanding." As Colin neared his retirement in 2003 at the age of 36, he admitted feeling "anxious", facing panic attacks and initially wondered: "What am I going to do with my time?". But he soon recognised how "blessed" and "action-packed" those years had been, coming to the conclusion that he had to "stop worrying about what's around the corner". "Don't be so anxious," he advised. "Life, whatever path is laid out for you, you will go down." Colin Jackson of Wales celebrates a silver after the Men's 110 metres Hurdles Final at the City of Manchester Stadium during the 2002 Commonwealth Games (Image: Getty Images Sport ) He continued, offering wisdom to others in his position, saying: "If I was going to give advice to anybody who's going to retire from their sport now, I'd say, don't be forced out of your sport. "You will know when you're ready and take the step... and don't think you're going through it on your own." With a wealth of support having contributed to his success, Colin felt compelled to "give that back" after hanging up his boots. His post-retirement journey has led him to roles as a mentor to upcoming athletes, sports commentator and presenter, and more recently, partnering with SPAR for its summertime initiative, SPARk A Conversation. Interesting findings from a study by AF Blakemore, the UK's leading SPAR distributor, disclosed that a staggering 84% of British men favour firing up the barbecue over discussing their genuine feelings. SPAR is collaborating with four local mental health charities – Ways for Wellbeing, Mental Health Matters Wales, Tough Enough to Care and YESS – and has developed a tip sheet, offering advice on how to create "small, meaningful moments", such as starting conversations lightly to encourage people to open up, and emphasising the significance of listening. Jackson, passionate about discussing topics like sport and mental health, has developed his own app named Track, Field and Life, set to launch this month. He explained that the app will include advice, quick updates on sports events, and stories from fellow athletes, aiming to foster "celebration" rather than criticism. Jackson recognises the tragic loss of too many men at a young age due to poor mental health and expressed his commitment to changing this narrative. "We try to get everybody who's involved in athletics to actually find a safe place for them," Colin remarked. Article continues below "I want people to be part of an amazing family and truly connect. I have created something that connects everybody in our family of sport." For further details about the campaign, please visit: If you're seeking advice and support on eating disorders, Beat's website can be accessed here:
